Daddy's Shrimp Toast

Slices of bread are topped with shrimp and crab mixed with onion, garlic, celery, and water chestnuts, then pan fried and served with a soy sauce, garlic powder, and sesame oil sauce. Some of the filling ingredients can be optional, i.e. water chestnuts,

INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):

1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely minced

1/2 yellow onion, minced

1/2 cup finely chopped water chestnuts

1/2 cup finely chopped celery

1 green onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup cooked crabmeat

1 egg, beaten

1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon sesame oil

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

5 drops soy sauce

1 teaspoon minced garlic

2 cups oil for frying

8 thick slices white bread

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon sesame oil

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

garlic powder to taste

1 teaspoon white sugar

PREPARATION:

In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, onion, water chestnuts, celery, and green onion. Stir in crabmeat, egg, parsley, sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Make the dipping sauce: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, sesame oil, parsley, garlic powder, and sugar; set aside.

In a heavy skillet, heat 2 cups oil, or enough to be 1/2 inch deep, over medium heat. Spread a thick layer of shrimp filling on one side of each slice of bread.

Fry the topped bread in hot oil until golden brown and shrimp is pink, turning once. Do not let the filling sit on the bread too long or the sandwich will get soggy. Drain on paper towels and let cool for a minute. Slice diagonally and serve with dipping sauce or alone.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.